Officers Investigating After Sexual Assault Aboard Bus

Investigators are searching for a suspect as well as witnesses to a sexual assault aboard a BC Transit bus on November 11th.

Officers were called shortly before 11:00 p.m. for the report of a sexual assault. It was reported that an unknown man boarded the bus at Douglas and Fort Streets.

Between that stop and the stop at Douglas Street near Hillside Ave, the female victim was sexually assaulted. The man fled east on Hillside Ave. The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.

Officers are searching for a Caucasian man believed to be in his 40's. He is described as clean shaven, average build with possibly having blue eyes. At the time of the offence, he was wearing a dark zip up jacket with dark hood, dark denim jeans, carrying a black back pack. His cheeks also had possible acne scarring. A picture of the suspect is below.

If you know who this man is, call us at 250-995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.